Anodising Recommendation

[Fishcop]

I still reckon strip polish and clear coat

I can't think of a clear coat that will give you the longevity. Not much sticks to a polished surface...

[Oldskl60]

QLD nameplate in Salisbury used to do good work but I haven't used them for years.

In speaking with them 6months back they sold their equipment to DNA Anodising but they definitely do not do bright anodising.

[Merv]

I can't think of a clear coat that will give you the longevity. Not much sticks to a polished surface...

John, I have spoken to the guys at POR and also a few folk here who have used Glisten PC as clear coat over polished aluminium and they all were most pleased with the outcome.

"Glisten PC is a high gloss, water-clear topcoat designed for spray or brush application over all metal surfaces, including highly polished aluminum and chrome surfaces"

http://www.por15.com/Glisten-PC-High-Performance-Clear-Coat_ep_75.html

[AdamGill]

Does anyone do black anodising for the later models (or is just 73?)?

Cheers
Adam

[Terminator]

74 and later definately had black anodizing

Melbourne Anodising can do it Harry had some done from memory

[AdamGill]

74 and later definately had black anodizing

Melbourne Anodising can do it Harry had some done from memory

Thanks Clyde

[Michel]

Depulu in QLD I believe also anodise, though above comments on flaws and welding still applies

[Paul Ford]

I think I'll try the POR15 over polished metal and see how it turns out. I've got a bit more bare aluminium in the cab and the trunk that will need protection as well.
In my search for Powder Coating options I came across this bloke:

http://www.robertoscustompowder.com.au/

He specialises in automotive and bike stuff. By far the best that I found and a good guy to talk to.

[Merv]

How did this go Paul? I was also told the other day that Lanolin will, if left on the old anodising for a while, improve it significantly. Seems it is compatible with anodising. Seems to work.

[72_sporto]

Sorry Paul, I'm a bit late to the party on this one. I've used A-grade anodising in Ormeau, for years, on my optical assemblies. It's a small family run business and they will tel you what you can expect to see as a final result.

I'm pretty sure they do do bright (hard?) anodising and I've always found their prices very reasonable. They even do wheels....

http://www.agradeanodising.com.au/index.html

[epilot]

This is is the mob Depulu Wheels use for their anodising work and they do a great job BUT they won't anodise over a weld.

Sorry Paul, I'm a bit late to the party on this one. I've used A-grade anodising in Ormeau, for years, on my optical assemblies. It's a small family run business and they will tel you what you can expect to see as a final result.

I'm pretty sure they do do bright (hard?) anodising and I've always found their prices very reasonable. They even do wheels....

http://www.agradeanodising.com.au/index.html

[AdamGill]

74 and later definately had black anodizing

Melbourne Anodising can do it Harry had some done from memory

Hi Clyde

I though my 73 had black anodising? I am referring to the grill, 911X, and PORSCHE letters on the rear?

Cheers
Adam